Marie Antoinette celebrated life, and colour, and shapes and cakes - an apt inspiration for the happiest range from The Carpenter's Daughter.

Photos from the Huffer show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the Karen Walker show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and models at the A*Muse show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the Federation show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the Trelise Cooper Kids show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the Michelle Yvette show at last year's NZ Fashion Week show.

Fashion designers are always crediting the talented people they work with. Viva meets three of these creative crews

As we all know, music is a key part of Fashion Week - from the soundtracks that set the mood for each designer's show right through to the after parties

Day Four of Air NZ Fashion Week started with a sense of anticipation - Pammy was in town.

As the rain beat down, former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson opted for a scarf. But that was all she wore.

Even when one is swanning from yacht to swimming pool to parties at the Riviera, one still needs to keep up appearances.

A tribute to Sir Howard Morrison began the Miromoda show of designers represented by the Indigenous Maori Fashion Apparel Board this morning.

Pamela Anderson in Auckland during NZ Fashion Week 2009.

Petra Gagust's new record and other celebrity gossip from day two of Fashion Week.

Zambesi, the 'godparents' of local fashion, are celebrating 30 years in the business. Designer Elisabeth Findlay reveals a little of how they've managed to thrive in a fickle industry

If you dream of being suitably attired for ringside seats at Fashion Week, there are a few things worth knowing. Viva's here to guide you...

Kate Sylvester's Fashion Week show - in a dirty inner city warehouse under sparkling chandeliers - represented clash of worlds, from posh to punk.

Photos from the Stolen Girlfriends show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the Adrian Hailwood show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the ghd New Generation group show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the group show by Barbara Lee, Starfish, Mild Red and United Constructions at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from the the MiroModa Awards Showcase at last year's NZ Fashion Week.

Photos from behind the scenes at the Andrea Moore show at last year's NZ Fashion Week.